jetstream

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What is the jet stream?

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Strong winds above the Earth's surface.

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How does the jet stream affect the weather?

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The jet stream transports weather systems that affect us.

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What causes winds?

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Winds are caused by unequal heating.

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What happens when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

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North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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If the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current did not exist, which country's climate would be most like Great Britain's?

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Canada.

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What is the main characteristic of the jet stream?

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It consists of fast-flowing air currents in the atmosphere.

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How does the jet stream influence storm patterns?

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It can steer storms and affect their intensity.

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What is the typical altitude of the jet stream?

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The jet stream typically exists at altitudes of 6 to 12 kilometers (4 to 7 miles) above the Earth's surface.

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What are the two main types of jet streams?

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The polar jet stream and the subtropical jet stream.

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How does the jet stream affect temperature?

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It can bring warm or cold air to different regions, affecting local temperatures.